How to Watch Hulu When TV Has No Hulu App

Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services in 2022. With thousands of shows and movies available, it’s no wonder everyone in the nation wants to access the service on their TV.

Unfortunately, not all smart TVs offer Hulu, but you don’t have to say goodbye to on-demand content just because your TV doesn’t have the app. There are several ways you can watch Hulu on any TV. Keep reading to find the solution that works best for you.

Check the Store

Some devices come with the Hulu app pre-installed, but not all. Before you look into other ways of getting this streaming service on your TV, check whether the app is available in your TV’s app store.

1. Open your TV’s app store or Google Play Store.
   
2. Search for the Hulu app.
   
3. If it pops up, download and install Hulu, and you’ll be able to stream content directly on your TV.
   

If your TV isn’t a smart TV or you can’t download Hulu, look into one of the following solutions.

Use Your Laptop

Laptop computer owners may find this next method an easy way to watch Hulu on TV without installing the app. If you don’t mind setting your computer up each time you stream, you can easily mirror your laptop’s screen to your TV using an HDMI cable. This method will work with any TV with an HDMI port regardless of whether it’s a smart TV. All you need to do is open your Hulu account on your laptop, and you can enjoy the content on the large screen.

1. Connect your TV to your laptop using an HDMI cable.
   
2. Your TV might automatically detect the source. If it didn’t, use your remote to change the input by pressing “Source” and selecting the appropriate HDMI port.
   
3. Open your browser and navigate to the Hulu website.

Anything that appears on your laptop’s screen will be mirrored to your TV. If the laptop’s screen is bothering you as you watch Hulu, you can easily tweak the mirroring settings.

On Windows:

1. Press Windows + P at the same time to open the mirroring options.
   
2. Select “External Screen Only,” and your laptop’s monitor will turn off.
   

On Mac:

1. Make sure your device is plugged in.
   
2. Go to your Settings and select “Battery.”
   
3. In the “Power Adapter” tab, check “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
   
4. Close the lid of your MacBook.
   

Invest in a Streaming Device

The following fantastic solution to get Hulu on your TV means investing in a small device that will turn any TV into a smart one in the blink of an eye. These casting devices or media boxes equip your TV with a smart interface. You can use them to access a myriad of streaming apps directly from your TV or even use other devices, like your smartphone, to cast content to your TV screen. A large selection of affordable dongles will give you access to Hulu.

Roku offers various streaming players, including the Roku Streaming Stick, which is no larger than a USB flash drive. Similarly, Amazon’s Fire TV Stick comes with 4K capabilities and Hulu integration. Google Chromecast is another popular solution that makes casting your mobile screen a breeze.

Generally, all you need to do is plug these devices into your TV’s HDMI port, and your TV will be transformed after a quick initial setup.

Sideload the App

If the Hulu app isn’t available in your Android TV store, try sideloading the app. You can do this in many ways, but the easiest method is transferring the app’s APK file with a USB flash drive.

First, enable sideloading apps on your Android TV.

1. Turn on your TV and open its settings.
   
2. Find “Security & restrictions” and enable “Unknown sources.”
   

Once this is done, get the APK file on your TV in the following way.

1. Use your computer to download the APK for Hulu from a reliable source like APKMirror.
   
2. Copy the file to your USB drive.
   
3. Plug your flash drive into your TV and open the device’s file manager app.
   
4. Locate the APK file for Hulu.
5. Open the file to install it.

The app should appear on your TV app list alongside all the other apps. If this isn’t the case, you might need to download a special launcher like ATV Launcher from your TV’s app store.

Start Streaming

You don’t have to go back to cable even if your TV doesn’t have the Hulu app. Use one of the above methods to stream Hulu on any smart or non-smart TV.

Which of these methods do you find the most convenient? Will you get a streaming device or stick to a simple HDMI cable? Let us know in the comments section below.